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cadena — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • chain noun A series of connected metal links, used for pulling, securing, or decoration.
  • strand noun One of the individual threads or wires twisted together to make a rope, cable, or cord.
  • string noun A thin cord or length of twisted thread, or a similar thin, flexible strand.
  • stud noun A male animal, especially a horse, kept specifically for breeding.

Senses

cadena is used for these senses in English:

  • roller chain A type of chain drive used to transmit mechanical power in many kinds of machinery, such as conveyors and bicycles, consisting of a series of short cylindrical rollers held together by side links and driven by a sprocket.
  • strand (genetics) A nucleotide chain.
  • string (countable, programming) An ordered sequence of text characters stored consecutively in memory and capable of being processed as a single entity.
  • stud (construction) A vertical post, especially one of the small uprights in the framing for lath and plaster partitions, and furring, and upon which the laths are nailed.

chain — full definition

  1. noun A series of connected metal links, used for pulling, securing, or decoration.
  2. noun A group of stores, restaurants, or other businesses operating under the same brand.
  3. noun A connected series of events, people, or things.
  4. verb To fasten or restrain something with a chain.

strand — full definition

  1. noun One of the individual threads or wires twisted together to make a rope, cable, or cord.
  2. noun A single thread or line within a larger story, plan, or set of events.
  3. verb To leave someone in a difficult situation, often without transport or resources.
  4. verb To run a boat or ship aground.

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